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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for regional utility and short‑haul transport. It offers moderate range (often around 900–1,200 nm depending on load) and usually seats about 9 passengers in commuter configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and short business hops; its range is comparatively short (roughly 300–400 nm) and it generally carries 4–5 people including the pilot. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance twin‑turboprop business aircraft, positioned as a fast executive transport; it commonly provides longer range than the Caravan (about 1,400–1,800 nm) with a typical passenger load around 6–8. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, search and rescue, and VIP transport; it carries far more people (often 16–19 passengers, higher in some layouts) with medium helicopter range (roughly 500–700 nm), trading speed and efficiency for vertical‑lift capability and cabin volume.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530439
Max Cabin Seats719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)37757417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.3
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Overall Height (ft)13.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140